Al Khalid vs M4 Sherman
The Al Khalid and the M4 Sherman are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Norinco and U.S Army Ordnance respectively. The Al Khalid weighs 48.0 tons vs 32.3 tons for the M4 Sherman. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Al Khalid vs 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman. Operational range is 430 km for the Al Khalid vs 160 km for the M4 Sherman. The Al Khalid is armed with a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun, while the M4 Sherman carries a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun.
| Pakistani tank, co-produced with China's Norinco, designed for diverse battlefield environments. | |
| Origin country | 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $4 million |
| American medium tank, mass-produced with over 58,000 units, saw widespread use during World War II. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | U.S Army Ordnance |
| Number produced | 58,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 48.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.45 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.30 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-8 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1200 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (700 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 32.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 39 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 160 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.88 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.68 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.74 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Al Khalid or M4 Sherman?
The Al Khalid is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the M4 Sherman's 39 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Al Khalid or M4 Sherman?
The Al Khalid has a longer operational range at 430 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the Al Khalid or M4 Sherman?
The Al Khalid is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the Al Khalid or M4 Sherman?
The Al Khalid is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the Al Khalid and M4 Sherman require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Al Khalid's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Al Khalid and M4 Sherman?
The Al Khalid is armed with 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun while the M4 Sherman carries 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun as its main armament.